as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments
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as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
framed a unique coffee table from an old, discarded chest of drawers
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as in negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
you'll need to frame your argument well if you're going to win the debate
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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of framing
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Line-sharp pan shots and tensely exact still framings convey a severe unity of visual thought, a sense of rigor without rigidity, of composition in images that has the complex poise of a piece of music.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Tangles of leaves topple from baskets of ferns tied to the framing that holds up its roof, and pots of every size are scattered across tables and floors — palm trees, roses, and other green, yellow and purple plants sprouting from their dirt.
—Jill Langlois, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump and Musk agreed with that framing, doubling down on an unsupported narrative about NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore's mission aboard the orbiting lab.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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According to research, apes are more physiologically capable than monkeys of wielding a gun, but this relative framing still leaves room for possibility.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Line-sharp pan shots and tensely exact still framings convey a severe unity of visual thought, a sense of rigor without rigidity, of composition in images that has the complex poise of a piece of music.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Tangles of leaves topple from baskets of ferns tied to the framing that holds up its roof, and pots of every size are scattered across tables and floors — palm trees, roses, and other green, yellow and purple plants sprouting from their dirt.
—Jill Langlois, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump and Musk agreed with that framing, doubling down on an unsupported narrative about NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore's mission aboard the orbiting lab.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framing
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More than 16,200 structures were lost to the flames, which tore through the cities of Malibu, Pasadena and Altadena and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Other artifacts found in the San Isidro pyramid structure, such as jade pendants, have also been discovered at excavation sites in modern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.—
David Moin,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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As workers began preparing the site for a speedy demolition, people began gathering across the street of what was left of the church.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Watch out for lottery scams People planning to play the lottery should watch out for lottery scams.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Netflix is planning on giving plenty of gifts to its viewers on Christmas Day – as long as everything goes to plan.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Security and compliance risks arise when ACIs interact with sensitive data or execute critical tasks. Organizations must invest in robust governance frameworks, ethical AI policies and continuous model fine-tuning to mitigate these risks.—
Navdeep Singh Gill,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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European leaders began work on Sunday on their own framework for peace.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The majority is manipulating a personal tragedy to scapegoat immigrants.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Stop motion is so time-consuming — days of manipulating puppets one frame at a time for a few seconds of footage — that no animator wants to do reshoots.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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